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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s TRACERS (Image source: SpaceX)

NASA launches 5 satellites loaded with new tech into orbit using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

NASA launches 5 satellites into earth orbit after the previous attempt was cancelled due to the FAA's concern regarding the airspace. The launch includes 5 satellites from 4 different missions: TRACERS, PExT, Athena EPIC, REAL.

Chibuike Okpara, 24 Jul 2025 09:38

NASA shares how it fixed spacecraft's camera from 370 million miles away

NASA’s experimental technique to rescue Juno spacecraft’s camera far away in Jupiter’s orbit resulted in groundbreaking success, as presented during a technical session on July 16. The long-distance save is providing insights into...

Chibuike Okpara, 24 Jul 2025 05:35

A conceptual image of planet TOI 1227 b and its star (Image source: NASA, CXC, SAO, and M. Weiss; cropped)

This planet is being eaten by its own star and at an insane rate

Data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals that a “baby” planet, just 8 million years old, is being violently stripped of its atmosphere, shrinking from the size of Jupiter down to a small, barren planet.

Chibuike Okpara, 24 Jul 2025 02:06

An image that shows the night sky with the Milky Way. (Image source: Vikash Singh - Pexels)

The star that was supposed to explode is no longer alone

The star Betelgeuse, located in the Orion constellation, has a companion orbiting close to it. And while the discovery is fascinating, its fate seems to be a sad one.

Alexis Stegmann, 22 Jul 2025 14:42

An image showing an object with a tail behind it. (Image source: Robert Lea - Canva)

An interstellar visitor could soon be visible to the naked eye in the night sky

The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is currently crossing our solar system at high speed. And it could well be visible to the naked eye as it passes.

Alexis Stegmann, 21 Jul 2025 21:03

An image showing shooting stars in the night sky. (Image source: Felix Kiss - Pexels)

Three celestial shows will take place this summer and are not to be missed

Three celestial shows will take place in the night sky this summer. But watch out, because one of the most important of them may be spoiled by the Moon.

Alexis Stegmann, 21 Jul 2025 20:01

NASA releases stunning 'space photo' of Aurora Australis, the lesser-known sister of Aurora Borealis

NASA has released an image of the lesser-known Southern Lights — Aurora Australis. The image was taken right from the space station, offering an amazing unobstructed view of this phenomenon.

Chibuike Okpara, 19 Jul 2025 09:51

A conceptual rendering of Starlab commercial space station (Image source: Starlab; cropped)

NASA touts key progress on Starlab space station, a successor to the ISS

As the International Space Station nears retirement, NASA has reported major progress on the Starlab commercial space station, a key project in the plan to ensure a continuous human presence in low Earth orbit.

Chibuike Okpara, 19 Jul 2025 05:19

The James Webb Space Telescope (Image source: NASA)

Ultra-rare phenomenon: Astronomers spot 2 galaxies sharing 3 black holes for the first time

Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have discovered an active, supermassive black hole in a highly unusual location, providing the strongest evidence yet for a rare and rapid formation process known as direct colla...

Chibuike Okpara, 18 Jul 2025 15:42

A detailed image of the Cat's Paw (Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI; cropped)

NASA captures never-seen-before details of the Cat's Paw

To mark its third anniversary of operation, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking new image of the Cat’s Paw Nebula, revealing in detail how young stars shape the cosmic dust and gas around them.

Chibuike Okpara, 17 Jul 2025 22:57

An image showing a starry sky. (Image source: Pixabay)

600 years later, astronomers rediscover a star that lit up the sky during the Ming Dynasty

More than 600 years after it appeared in the sky, astronomers have managed to find a star that had disappeared. This clears up a mystery that had been around for centuries.

Alexis Stegmann, 17 Jul 2025 18:06

Astronomers reveal the discovery of a new world in our solar system

A new world has been discovered in the solar system, and its orbit is intriguing researchers and astronomers around the world. What's more, it calls into question the hypothetical existence of Planet Nine.

Alexis Stegmann, 17 Jul 2025 10:52

The new Starlink Performance kit supports gigabit speeds. (Image source: SpaceX)

SpaceX reveals when Starlink will start offering gigabit Internet speeds

SpaceX has come out with its annual recap of the state of the Starlink network in terms of satellite launch capacity, performance, and subscriber count. Plans for the future development of the gigabit Starlink Internet network hav...

Daniel Zlatev, 16 Jul 2025 16:02

When a paper airplane is launched from the ISS, it survives re-entry into Earth's atmosphere but burns up before reaching the ground. (Image source: DallE3)

This is what happens when you launch an origami glider from the ISS

Researchers at the University of Tokyo set out to discover what happens when a paper airplane is launched from the International Space Station. The results were not only fascinating but also provided practical insights for future ...

Marius Müller, 16 Jul 2025 13:25

Starlink Dish (Image Source: Hunter Masters Unsplash)

Starlink's US growth surges past 2 million active customers

SpaceX is celebrating a surge past 2 million Starlink customers in the US, fueled by promotional offers and cheaper plans. The company is also aiming to launch the first V3 Starlink satellites during next year's first half.

Antony Muchiri, 16 Jul 2025 11:09

Starlink download speeds are rising. (Image source: SpaceX)

Starlink tops satellite Internet download speeds and latency ranking

The satellite Internet download speeds of Starlink have been compared to rival providers of such services. Another important aspect of Internet connectivity - ping - has also been tested.

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Jul 2025 18:59

An image showing a red and orange galaxy. (Image source: Pixabay)

The date of the end and collapse of the universe is now known

While many theories persist on this subject, scientists have just defined the date of the end and collapse of our universe based on the Big Crunch theory. And it seems to be quite precise.

Alexis Stegmann, 14 Jul 2025 18:41

Supernova remnants in the Crab Nebula. (Image source: ESA, Herschel, PACS, MESS Key Programme Supernova Remnant Team ; Nasa, ESA et Allison Loll et Jeff Hester, Arizona State University)

For the first time, astronomers discover a star that has exploded twice

For the first time, astronomers have discovered a star that exploded twice. This is a previously unknown event that could change many things in our understanding of this type of phenomenon.

Alexis Stegmann, 14 Jul 2025 11:14

A Starlink receiver in snowy condition (Image source: SpaceX)

Deal | Starlink UK offers £299 Standard Kit for free with 12-month Residential internet plan

SpaceX is running a deal in the UK that allows customers to get the £299 Standard Kit for free when they subscribe to a 12-month Residential plan. The promo is available in select areas in the UK.

David Odejide, 12 Jul 2025 09:08

An artist's impression showing a nova sucking matter from its host star. (Image source: K. Ulaczyk, Warsaw University Observatory)

Two novas appeared in the sky at the same time, which is exceptional

Two novas appeared in the sky at the same time, which is a very rare event. This should enable scientists to study this type of cosmic phenomenon more effectively.

Alexis Stegmann, 11 Jul 2025 18:57

The Starlink D2C service provides mobile connectivity without cell towers. (Image source: Starlink)

Ukraine carrier first to adopt Starlink direct cell phone service in Europe to ensure communication continuity

After T-Mobile in the US and One NZ in New Zealand, now Starlink's direct-to-cell service is making a mark in Ukraine, the first country in Europe to adopt it. Starlink's satellite Internet has been active there for quite a while,...

Daniel Zlatev, 11 Jul 2025 16:18

An illustration of a distant galaxy with an active quasar at its center. (Image source: Nasa, ESA et J. Olmsted - STScI)

A water reservoir 140,000 billion times larger than the one on Earth has been discovered in space

Many discoveries are being made in space. Scientists have managed to discover a water reservoir 140,000 billion times larger than the one on Earth. But studies need to be conducted to better understand it.

Alexis Stegmann, 10 Jul 2025 18:39

An illustration shows a Trojan asteroid following Saturn. (Image source: Robert Lea - Canva)

An asteroid may have crashed into Saturn, and NASA is appealing for witnesses

According to observations by an amateur astronomer, an asteroid may have crashed into Saturn. However, NASA has launched a call for witnesses to confirm this cosmic event and conduct various studies.

Alexis Stegmann, 09 Jul 2025 18:31

An image showing the Earth from two angles. (Image source: Pixabay)

The Earth is spinning faster and faster, and no one really knows why

The Earth has been spinning faster and faster in recent years. And although no one really knows why, several hypotheses have been put forward, but further studies need to be conducted.

Alexis Stegmann, 08 Jul 2025 18:35

Artist's illustration of Kepler-69c. (Image source: NASA Ames/JPL-Caltech/T. Pyle)

Scientists discover a new Earth-like planet in the universe

Scientists have discovered an exoplanet similar to Earth that could contain water. However, further studies are needed to better understand it.

Alexis Stegmann, 07 Jul 2025 18:38

An image showing Jupiter next to the Sun. (Image source: Zelch Csaba - Pexels)

A new gas giant planet has been discovered by amateur astronomers

An exoplanet has been discovered by amateur astronomers around the world. And this could help scientists better understand this type of planet.

Alexis Stegmann, 07 Jul 2025 15:28

SpaceX offers Starlink Aviation service for in-flight Internet. (Image source: SpaceX)

Planes with Starlink offer fastest Internet as two airlines take in-flight Wi-Fi speeds lead

In a ranking of the fastest in-flight Wi-fi experience, the airlines who rely on SpaceX's Starlink satellite Internet take the lead. Apart from the fastest Internet on a plane, they offer the lowest ping, too.

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Jul 2025 13:32

An image showing the Earth from space. (Image source: SpaceX - Pexels)

An astronaut captures a surprising and mysterious phenomenon from the ISS

An astronaut took a photo showing a natural phenomenon that is as surprising as it is mysterious. And this should help scientists to better understand it.

Alexis Stegmann, 06 Jul 2025 18:21

The iPhone 13 can now qualifies for the T-Satellite with Starlink service. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

T-Mobile brings Starlink satellite Internet to older phones

The Starlink satellite service so far worked only on newer iPhone and Galaxy phones. T-Mobile has managed to get the FCC's nod to expand it to older handsets, too.

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Jul 2025 19:27

An image taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, showing the two galaxies IC 2163 and NGC 2207 merging. (Image source: © NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI)

This galaxy sends a destructive ray at another galaxy

Researchers have discovered two galaxies rapidly approaching each other. However, one of them is sending a destructive beam toward its neighbor.

Alexis Stegmann, 04 Jul 2025 19:04

The narco sea drone directed by Starlink off the Carribean coast. (Image source: Armada de Colombia)

Starlink-guided narco sea drone caught doing test run with two dishes

The two-way satellite communication that Starlink dishes provide could prove key for unmanned narco traffic semi-submersibles. The sea drone equipped with Starlink guidance was caught empty during a test run.

Daniel Zlatev, 03 Jul 2025 16:20

Illustration of the first interstellar asteroid ever discovered, 1I/ʻOumuamua. (Image source: ESO, M. Kornmesser)

An interstellar object is currently traveling through our solar system at 60 km per second

A new interstellar object is currently traveling through the center of our solar system at an incredible speed. New observations to be made this year will provide a better understanding of its origin and composition.

Alexis Stegmann, 03 Jul 2025 11:23

Artist's impression of Starlink satellites. (Image source: SpaceX)

Starlink satellites appear to be threatened by the Sun's activity cycles

Starlink satellites appear to be affected by the Sun's cycles, causing them to wear out and fall into the atmosphere at an increased rate.

Alexis Stegmann, 02 Jul 2025 19:09

New Starlink customers in three US states are getting hit with a $1,000 surcharge. (Image source: SpaceX)

Starlink will make you pay a $1000 surcharge in three US states just to sign up

Starlink has jacked up its demand surcharge fee to a staggering $1,000 for new Residential customers in parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The congestion fee has tripled over the past month alone, as SpaceX struggles to manag...

Kristen Spradlin, 01 Jul 2025 15:59

A promotional image for the free NASA+ service featuring an astronaut holding a smartphone with the NASA+ app open in space. (Image Source: NASA)

Netflix to offer exclusive NASA+ space content this summer

NASA has announced a partnership with Netflix to bring content from their free NASA+ service onto the streaming platform. The content will include exclusive interviews, live spacewalks, and more.

Rohith Bhaskar, 01 Jul 2025 12:02

Color composite images from James Webb Space Telescope showing disk galaxies (Image source: JWST)

NASA learns how our galaxy and other disk galaxies formed, confirming existing model

Peering back in time over 11 billion years, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided the clearest picture yet of how disk galaxies assemble themselves. New research confirms that galaxies first form a puffy, thick disk of st...

Chibuike Okpara, 30 Jun 2025 23:41

The Milky Way seen from Lake Pises in the Cévennes National Park. (Image source: GUILLAUME BONNEFONT / MAXPPP)

Interactive sky map lets you observe the stars without leaving home

If you've always wanted to observe the stars but don't have the equipment, you can use this interactive map, which is completely free.

Alexis Stegmann, 30 Jun 2025 15:21

A new, highly detailed image taken by the NIRCam camera on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals the intricate details of the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant. (Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Danny Milisavljevic (Purdue University), Ilse De Looze (UGent), Tea Temim (Princeton University))

Supernovae may have changed our climate, and it could happen again

Supernovae have been capable of altering the climate on Earth, and this could happen again, particularly with the probable explosion of the star Betelgeuse.

Alexis Stegmann, 30 Jun 2025 11:19

An image showing Pluto and its natural satellite. (Image source: Freepik)

James Webb has just revealed an unexpected secret about Pluto

Recently, the James Webb Space Telescope revealed a unique phenomenon concerning Pluto, the dwarf planet in the solar system. And this could herald new advances in our understanding of the universe.

Alexis Stegmann, 29 Jun 2025 18:43

An image showing a radar directed towards the sky. (Image source: Igor Mashkov - Pexels)

A radio signal detected deep in space has a technological origin known to man

A radio signal from space has been detected in Australia. But its origin, which is very surprising, is not unknown to scientists.

Alexis Stegmann, 29 Jun 2025 10:28

An image showing the Earth seen by a satellite. (Image source: Jaymantri - Pexels)

For nine days, the Earth was shaken every 90 seconds by a unique phenomenon

For nine days, the Earth experienced seismic activity for 90 seconds. After extensive research, the reason for this phenomenon was finally discovered.

Alexis Stegmann, 28 Jun 2025 18:14

An image showing a satellite flying over the Earth. (Image source: SpaceX - Pexels)

Space funeral goes wrong: Human ashes fall back to Earth after SpaceX rocket launch

A capsule containing human ashes crashed into the ocean after re-entering the atmosphere. Despite this setback, the company remains confident about its upcoming missions.

Alexis Stegmann, 28 Jun 2025 11:21

An image of the Earth taken from space. (Image source: NASA)

This map shows what Earth will look like in 250 million years

The Earth has undergone numerous landscape changes over the millennia. And it is possible to see what it will look like in 250 million years.

Alexis Stegmann, 27 Jun 2025 18:37

The James Webb Space Telescope pictured here has discovered its first exoplanet. (Image source: NASA/Adriana Manrique Gutierrez)

The James Webb Space Telescope discovers its first exoplanet close to Earth

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered its first exoplanet close to Earth, and this looks promising for future space observations.

Alexis Stegmann, 26 Jun 2025 18:47

An image showing an asteroid in space. (Image source: Pixabay)

This asteroid could hit the Moon in 2032 and send debris toward Earth

Asteroid 2024 YR4 could collide with the Moon in 2032, and while this could provide a breathtaking spectacle, certain infrastructure could be at real risk.

Alexis Stegmann, 26 Jun 2025 10:51

The world's largest 3,200 MP camera images the night sky at the now operational NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory. (Image source: RubinObs/NOIRLab/SLAC/DOE/NSF/AURA/H. Stockebrand)

Vera C. Rubin Observatory images the stars with the world's largest 3,200-megapixel camera

The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun operations in Chile with the world’s largest 3,200 MP LSST camera mounted in the 8.4-meter Simonyi Survey telescope, capturing the area of 45 moons with each photo and generating 20 ...

David Chien, 23 Jun 2025 21:01

It is possible to observe a nova in the sky for several days. (Image source: Concept Art NASA/JPL-Caltech)

A nova is currently visible in the sky, and here's how to observe it

A nova has been visible to the naked eye for several days now, and here's how to enjoy this unique spectacle.

Alexis Stegmann, 22 Jun 2025 10:10

Image showing a galaxy in space. (Image source: Pixabay)

For the first time, astronomers have found the missing matter in the universe

Sought after for years, the missing ordinary matter of the universe has been discovered by researchers using a unique technique.

Alexis Stegmann, 21 Jun 2025 12:09

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft approaching the Sun. Pictured: conceptual representation of the Solar Orbiter probe (Image source: ESA)

For the first time, images of the South Pole of the Sun have been unveiled

The Solar Orbiter probe has unveiled the first images of the Sun's South Pole, revealing a world that was previously unknown to all and revealing the next solar reversal.

Alexis Stegmann, 19 Jun 2025 18:53

A supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy. Pictured - a conceptual rendering of a black hole. (Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, Joseph Olmsted (STScI))

AI shows that the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy is pointing toward Earth

Scientists have estimated the rotation speed and axis of rotation of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy with the help of AI.

Alexis Stegmann, 19 Jun 2025 18:06

Astronomy / Space

NASA launches 5 satellites loaded with new tech into orbit using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

NASA shares how it fixed spacecraft's camera from 370 million miles away

This planet is being eaten by its own star and at an insane rate

The star that was supposed to explode is no longer alone

An interstellar visitor could soon be visible to the naked eye in the night sky

Three celestial shows will take place this summer and are not to be missed

NASA releases stunning 'space photo' of Aurora Australis, the lesser-known sister of Aurora Borealis

NASA touts key progress on Starlab space station, a successor to the ISS

Ultra-rare phenomenon: Astronomers spot 2 galaxies sharing 3 black holes for the first time

NASA captures never-seen-before details of the Cat's Paw

600 years later, astronomers rediscover a star that lit up the sky during the Ming Dynasty

Astronomers reveal the discovery of a new world in our solar system

SpaceX reveals when Starlink will start offering gigabit Internet speeds

This is what happens when you launch an origami glider from the ISS

Starlink's US growth surges past 2 million active customers

Starlink tops satellite Internet download speeds and latency ranking

The date of the end and collapse of the universe is now known

For the first time, astronomers discover a star that has exploded twice

Deal | Starlink UK offers £299 Standard Kit for free with 12-month Residential internet plan

Two novas appeared in the sky at the same time, which is exceptional

Ukraine carrier first to adopt Starlink direct cell phone service in Europe to ensure communication continuity

A water reservoir 140,000 billion times larger than the one on Earth has been discovered in space

An asteroid may have crashed into Saturn, and NASA is appealing for witnesses

The Earth is spinning faster and faster, and no one really knows why

Scientists discover a new Earth-like planet in the universe

A new gas giant planet has been discovered by amateur astronomers

Planes with Starlink offer fastest Internet as two airlines take in-flight Wi-Fi speeds lead

An astronaut captures a surprising and mysterious phenomenon from the ISS

T-Mobile brings Starlink satellite Internet to older phones

This galaxy sends a destructive ray at another galaxy

Starlink-guided narco sea drone caught doing test run with two dishes

An interstellar object is currently traveling through our solar system at 60 km per second

Starlink satellites appear to be threatened by the Sun's activity cycles

Starlink will make you pay a $1000 surcharge in three US states just to sign up

Netflix to offer exclusive NASA+ space content this summer

NASA learns how our galaxy and other disk galaxies formed, confirming existing model

Interactive sky map lets you observe the stars without leaving home

Supernovae may have changed our climate, and it could happen again

James Webb has just revealed an unexpected secret about Pluto

A radio signal detected deep in space has a technological origin known to man

For nine days, the Earth was shaken every 90 seconds by a unique phenomenon

Space funeral goes wrong: Human ashes fall back to Earth after SpaceX rocket launch

This map shows what Earth will look like in 250 million years

The James Webb Space Telescope discovers its first exoplanet close to Earth

This asteroid could hit the Moon in 2032 and send debris toward Earth

Vera C. Rubin Observatory images the stars with the world's largest 3,200-megapixel camera

A nova is currently visible in the sky, and here's how to observe it

For the first time, astronomers have found the missing matter in the universe

For the first time, images of the South Pole of the Sun have been unveiled

AI shows that the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy is pointing toward Earth

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